--- title: "UK SBS RE17031 Supply of Refrigeration Units x 3 Invitation to Quote" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1696323e-b34a-4ff7-86cd-64fcec28aa7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1696323e-b34a-4ff7-86cd-64fcec28aa7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1696323e-b34a-4ff7-86cd-64fcec28aa7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1696323e-b34a-4ff7-86cd-64fcec28aa7d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-04-11" --- # UK SBS RE17031 Supply of Refrigeration Units x 3 Invitation to Quote Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1696323e-b34a-4ff7-86cd-64fcec28aa7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1696323e-b34a-4ff7-86cd-64fcec28aa7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1696323e-b34a-4ff7-86cd-64fcec28aa7d.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) seeking bids for the supply of three refrigeration units, under the title "UK SBS RE17031 Supply of Refrigeration Units x 3 Invitation to Quote." This tender falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on refrigerators and freezers. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a contract effective from 11th April 2017 and a delivery address in Feltham, Middlesex. The deadline for submission of bids was 16th March 2017, and the contract period extends to 30th April 2017. The procurement method utilised for this process is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing, supplying, and servicing refrigeration equipment. Companies that specialise in refrigeration technology, particularly those based in or near the UK, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are encouraged to apply. The requirement for ongoing support and maintenance services additionally opens avenues for businesses specialising in technical training and equipment servicing, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for growth and collaboration in the refrigeration sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 16th March 2017 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Item Description Minus 80 Freezer 2 x Innova U725 - Green Upright -86c Freezer, Air Cooled or equivalent Maximum footprint Dimensions 102.5 x 86.7 x 1950 Temperature 0C -86 Capacity 725 litres Style Upright No. of Shelves 3 Shelf height 7*4 boxes per rack Box Capacity 504 (10x10) Refrigerator White 572 litre with glass door x1 1 x Liebherr FKv5443-20 refrigerator with glass door, or equivalent +2 degrees to + 8 degrees Fan Cooling Digital Temperature Display Software Where applicable, vendor must provide annual corrective upgrades for their product with all required training, instructions, hardware and software for the users to perform the annual corrective upgrades. User and Technical Training On Site Provide general level user training and frontline maintenance on the equipment during installation of the equipment. This can be provided by the installer if appropriate Service Maintenance and Support Must provide in country support for both maintenance and reagent supply and be able to respond to equipment failure within 24 -48 hours User and Service Manuals These must be provided upon installation and be in English language Power Requirements Voltage:220-240V, Frequency: 50Hz UK Style Plug Voltage stabilisation incorporated Operational Requirements The purchasing organisation shall expect the proposed system be fully compliant with the following usage assumptions. Continuous running of the system for: 52 weeks a year 5 days a week 8 hours a day Relevant Standards All devices listed must meet relevant British/European or equivalent standards. Documentation providing proof of compliance should be provided Warranty Equipment and device parts listed must have a minimum 1 year parts and labour warranty. Warranty will begin upon full receipt and acceptance of all requested items Delivery Equipment and Accessories will be delivered to: Agility Logistic Ltd Unit 6 North Radius Park Faggs Road Feltham Middlesex TW14 0NG OEM If the vendor is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) the vendor MUST provide, in writing a recently dated (i.e., within the past year) and signed letter from the OEM recognizing them as the fully authorized and qualified vendor of the products and accessories How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286d5cd5-24f4-4032-87e0-c0d2add8c623 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Apr 2017 | | Contract period | 10 Apr 2017 - 31 May 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £16,076 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers ## Release History - 11 Apr 2017 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286d5cd5-24f4-4032-87e0-c0d2add8c623 - 11 Apr 2017 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35daf262-16f2-44be-b20e-59116b1e8c46 - 8 Mar 2017 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35daf262-16f2-44be-b20e-59116b1e8c46 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286d5cd5-24f4-4032-87e0-c0d2add8c623 11th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35daf262-16f2-44be-b20e-59116b1e8c46 11th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10f642fa-2f13-4459-985c-4c093aa54a8e UK SBS RE17034 Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5a0de9c-7129-4de3-8398-cb077c8ae903 UK SBS RE17034 Logging into Emptoris - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01f1d724-e9c7-4b25-9513-8c06726da9ef UK SBS RE17134 Supply of Refrigeration Units x 3 Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83f5daee-9c72-4c26-b475-953d89d2d722 UK SBS RE17134 Supply of Refrigeration Units x 3 ITQ Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fd612d5-410e-45dc-9efb-0dde94ecc996 UK SBS RE17134 Supply of Refrigeration Units x 3 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6a6acec-a224-4050-aa95-6f996562c8c2 UK SBS RE17134 Supply of Refrigeration Units x 3 Price Schedule - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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